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Physiotherapy services for foot pain in Burlington

FOOT PAIN

Foot Pain

Burlington Physiotherapy Can Help With Foot Pain Relief

SAY GOODBYE TO SORE AND PAINFUL FEET!

Are you suffering from foot pain? Is your feet always hurting? Do you need to sit down after you have only been on your feet for a short period. It can be a huge challenge to complete your daily activities, participate in recreational activities if you have foot pain. Our physiotherapists are skilled at identifying the root cause of pain and ensure your feet pain is resolved as soon as possible.

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Stop struggling to find foot pain relief, we at Cogent Physical Rehabilitation Center in Burlington will make it simple! Start your road to recovery as soon as possible so you can return to the life you love!

 

Make an appointment today with a physiotherapist in Burlington at Cogent Rehab to learn more about how we can assist you.

WHAT DOES MY FEET HURT SO MUCH?

Foot pain happens for several reasons including pain from a sudden injury or due to chronic overuse or underlying health problem that develops gradually over time. Physiotherapy at Cogent Physical Rehabilitation Center in Burlington can help you find lasting relief for most foot pain using evidence-based physiotherapy techniques.

Plantar Fasciitis

Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (Flatfoot) 

Lisfranc (Midfoot) Injury

Stress Fractures

Plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss) is one of the most common causes of pain on the bottom of the heel. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, a strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot, becomes irritated and inflamed. The plantar fascia is designed to absorb the high stresses and strains placed on the feet when walking, running or playing sports. However, occasionally, too much pressure damages or tears the tissues of the plantar fascia. The body's natural response to injury is inflammation, which results in the heel pain and stiffness of plantar fasciitis. In most cases, plantar fasciitis develops without a specific, identifiable reason. Plantar fasciitis is most common among people aged 40 to 60, but, many other factors can make people prone to the condition:

  • New or increased activity

  • Repetitive high impact activity (running/dancing/sports)

  • Prolonged standing on hard surfaces (especially among nurses, factory workers, and teachers)

  • Anatomy (flat feet or a high arch)

  • Tight calf muscles

  • Overweight and obesity

The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:

  • Pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel

  • Pain with the first few steps after getting out of bed first thing in the morning, or after a long period of rest, such as after a long car ride but goes away after a few minutes of walking

  • Greater pain after (not during) exercise or activity.

Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), formerly known as adult acquired flatfoot (AAF), is a complex condition of the foot and ankle that results in flattening of the arch of the foot and other less obvious deformities. This condition is also known as posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). Flatfoot is most commonly believed to begin with dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon, an important structure that supports the arch of the foot. When this tendon becomes inflamed or torn, it may be unable to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot, resulting in flatfoot when the arch collapses.

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There are multiple causes of PCFD, and the cause is likely not the same in each patient. Some potential issues that can result in PCFD include:

  • Midfoot arthritis or loose ligaments causing increased stress on the posterior tibial tendon and a tear eventually 

  • An acute injury, such as from a fall causing a tear or inflammation to the PTT

  • PTT tear due to overuse from participation in high-impact sports, such as basketball, tennis, or soccer. Non-athletes can develop similar issues in the tendon over time, especially those who often wear non-supportive footwear like sandals.

  • Strong genetic predisposition to developing PCFD.

 

Regardless of the initial cause, as the PTT becomes inflamed and weak, it is less able to hold up the arch and support the foot while walking. The arch begins to collapse, or sag, putting extra stress on the other structures that support the arch, such as the spring ligament. As these structures also become stretched and weakened, the PTT must try to work even harder to support the arch, starting a vicious cycle. Eventually the tendon and ligaments may completely tear. Without the support of tendons and ligaments, bones can shift significantly, causing pain from impingement (the bone puts pressure on another structure, such as another bone) and arthritis. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and flatfoot are more common in women and in people over the age of 40. Additional risk factors include obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

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The symptoms of PCFD includes the following

  • Pain in the arch or along the inside of the foot and ankle, where the PTT lies.

  • Swelling along the plantar fascia if it is inflamed or torn. 

  • Pain and weakness with activity such as walking or standing for a long time and high-intensity or high-impact activities, such as running.

  • Pain when wearing non-supportive footwear, like sandals.

  • Pain and weakness when attempting to "push-off" with or stand on your toes.

  • Pain on the outside of the ankle as the collapse of the arch worsens and the heel bone shifts outward relative to the ankle. The shift can become really severe where the heel bone begins to place pressure on the outside ankle bone. This is called a foot "impingement".

Lisfranc (midfoot) injuries result if bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn. The severity of a Lisfranc injury can vary widely, from a simple injury involving one midfoot joint to a complex injury involving many midfoot joints and broken bones. A simple Lisfranc injury can be easily mistaken for a sprain, especially if the injury is a result of a straightforward twist and fall. However, injury to the Lisfranc joint is not a simple sprain that should be "walked off" or expected to heal quickly. Even a simple Lisfranc injury is a severe injury that may take many months to heal and may require surgery to treat. A low-energy Lisfranc injury can happen with a simple twist and fall. Often, it is also seen in football and soccer players when one player lands on the back of another player's foot while the foot is flexed downward in the push-off position. More severe Lisfranc injuries occur from direct trauma, such as a fall from a height or a motor vehicle collision. These high-energy injuries lead to multiple foot fractures and joint dislocations and other limb injuries. The most common symptoms of Lisfranc injury includes:

  • Swollen and pain at the top of the foot.

  • Some bruising on both the top and bottom of the foot. 

  • Potential pain in the midfoot that worsens with standing, walking, or attempting to push off on the affected foot and prevents weightbearing with the need for crutch walking.

A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity and very common in runners and athletes who participate in running-intensive sports, such as soccer and basketball. Pain from stress fractures often develops gradually and is worse during weightbearing activities. The presence of point tenderness at the site of the fracture is also very common. Stress fractures in the foot and ankle are most common in the metatarsal bones but can also be diagnosed in the calcaneus (heel), fibula (the outer bone of the lower leg and ankle), talus (the lower bone in the ankle joint), sesamoids (two small bones associated with the tendons of the big toe) and navicular (a bone on the top of the midfoot). The common causes of stress fractures includes sudden increase in physical activity, bone insufficiency from long-term medication usage, poor conditioning (doing "too much, too soon"), improper foot movement techniques, change in training or playing surface and wearing improper shoes for work or sports. 

Pain that usually develops gradually and worsens during weight-bearing activity is the most common symptom of a stress fracture in the foot. Other symptoms may include pain that goes away during rest or that is associated with physical activities throughout the day, swelling on the top of the foot or on the outside of the ankle, tenderness to touch at the site of the fracture and potential bruising.

Physiotherapy in Burlington Can Provide Foot Pain Relief

If you are experiencing foot pain or struggling to walk due to one of the conditions described above, Cogent Physical Rehabilitation Center can help!

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During your visit, our Burlington Physiotherapist will complete a thorough assessment to determine the source of the problem and identify all the factors related to your foot condition.

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We will incorporate several interventions in a personalized approach such as manual therapy, consisting of joint and soft tissue mobilization, procedures to treat relevant lower extremity joint mobility and calf flexibility deficits, prescribing therapeutic exercise that includes resistance training and stretching of the foot and ankle muscles, provide education and counseling on exercise strategies to gain or maintain optimal lean body mass, use of manual therapy, stretching, prefabricated or customized foot orthoses, night splints and  foot taping techniques, electrophysical agents as part of the treatment program. 

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO OBTAIN FOOT PAIN RELIEF TODAY 

Our physiotherapy clinic in Burlington will help you alleviate your pain, regain mobility, improve standing balance, strength and overall function and ensure pain-free movements and return to work and play.

 

Schedule an appointment with us today, and we will get you back up and sunning as soon as possible. 

Visit Our Burlington Physiotherapy Clinic For Relief From Foot Pain ! 

Your Next Steps...

  1.   Request An Appointment

  2.   Receive A Personalized Treatment Plan

  3.   Work Hard And Progress In Your Recovery

  4.   Recover & Enjoy Life As You Should

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